taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

communicable

Synonyms

STRONG

catching pandemic

WEAK

communicative contagious expansive infectious transferable transmittable

ADJECTIVE

attractive

Synonyms

STRONG

alluring beckoning bewitching captivating charming enchanting engaging enthralling enticing fair fascinating fetching interesting inviting looker lovely luring pleasing prepossessing stunning sweet tantalizing teasing tempting winning

WEAK

adorable agreeable beautiful comely glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome hunky magnetic mesmeric pleasant pretty provocative seductive winsome

Antonyms

STRONG

boring disenchanting homely repellent repulsive ugly unattractive

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Lynn Millar, co-chairperson of Belfast Pride, said about 8,000 people were taking part in this year's parade.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

So, McVay is taking no chances with Stafford, who passed for a career-best 46 touchdowns last season after sitting out training camp because of a back issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

The volunteers "are taking good care of us; we were given blankets and facilities to shower," Elvira Menendez said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

The model could help scientists identify regions where geological activity may still be taking place.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026

As always, Lloyd was taking his half out of the middle.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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